Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
heavy equipment operator
Operate heavy equipment safely at recycling/landfill sites for waste handling.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Operator – Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill, or transfer station, performing tasks such as transferring, spreading, covering, loading, and compacting waste or soil efficiently and safely. The operator performs pre- and post‑operation inspections to ensure equipment windows, lights, mirrors and rear‑view cameras are clean, monitors waste for unacceptable material, and continuously checks equipment condition, cleaning tracks or wheels as needed. They safely operate forklifts, excavators, bulldozers, front‑end loaders and other machinery following safety standards, document minor service, refer complex repairs to the Maintenance Shop, complete equipment condition reports, keep the shop clean at shift end, and perform other assigned duties.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸waste transfer
- ▸forklift operation
- ▸condition reporting
- ▸safety standards
What You Bring
The role requires good customer service, professional and courteous interaction with customers and co‑workers, strong time‑management and follow‑through abilities, adherence to company policies and safety standards, and pride in workmanship. Candidates must have at least two years of heavy‑equipment operating experience and one year working at OSHA‑regulated sites.
Requirements
- ▸customer service
- ▸time management
- ▸safety standards
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸osha
- ▸experience
Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health and dependent care spending accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a retirement plan with generous company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. The firm has received numerous sustainability and ethical recognitions and emphasizes a supportive work environment with investment in tools, technology, learning opportunities, and a commitment to leaving the world better than found. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Onsite